Free-agent LB Jason Worilds (Steelers) announced Tuesday, March 11, in a statement through his player representative that he intends to walk away from football. "I appreciate all of the interest from the organizations that have reached out to us the past few days," the statement reads. "With that being said, after much thought (and) consideration I have chosen to step away from football as I have opted to pursue other interests."

Pittsburgh Steelers OLB Jason Worilds, who will hit free agency this offseason, will be targeted for re-signing by the team. Worilds may have the transition tag applied to him once again, as it was in 2014.

Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent LB Jason Worilds is receiving interest from the team for a possible return, according to team president Art Rooney. "We would like to keep Jason," Rooney said. "He had a good year. Like anything else, if the two sides can come to an agreement on a contract we would like to keep him."